Literacy Education, Grades 5-12

Master of Science in Education (MSEd)

The programs in literacy education provide academic study and supervised field experiences
at the elementary or secondary school levels for students holding New York State initial
or professional certification in early childhood education, childhood education,
special education, (or speech/language), ESL, or a grade 7-12 academic subject. Individuals
are prepared to assume leadership roles as competent and qualified literacy teachers,
specialists and consultants. The completion of this degree and other requirements
leads to New York state certification* as a literacy teacher.

Students must complete the degree within five years of matriculating in the program
and must earn a cumulative average of B or better to graduate. See also: Graduate School Academic Policies.

Literacy Education, Grades 5-12

Minimum Requirements for Degree (courses are subject to change)

This program requires a minimum of 36 credit-hours. Students who have completed some
program requirements prior to matriculation may take other appropriate courses as
electives with the adviser's approval.

Required Courses

LTRC 513.

Language and Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners in K-12 Classrooms

4 credits

LTRC 515.

Current Research, Theory, and Practices in Literacy Instruction

4 credits

LTRC 517.

Culturally Diverse Literature for Children and Adolescents

4 credits

LTRC 518.

Literacy Assessment and Teaching (prerequisite: LTRC 515)

4 credits

OR

LTRC 521.

Literacy Assessment and Instruction for Secondary Students

4 credits

LTRC 519.

Adolescent Learners and Literacy for the Content Areas

4 credits

EDUC 530.

Adolescent Psychology and Education

4 credits

EDUC 541.

Applied Research Techniques

4 credits

SPED 500.

Special Education for Content Area Teachers

4 credits

Supervised Practicum - 4 credits

LTRC 592.

Practicum and Seminar in Literacy Leadership

4 credits

Students concurrently complete a position paper that includes a survey of the literature
and an action research component.

Plan of Study FormThe following link provides students and advisors with a form to guide students through
the requirements.